Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Birdman of Alcatraz List
- The Shawshank Redemption - Both films focus on imprisonment and the human spirit's resilience.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores themes of redemption and the impact of the prison system.
- Escape from Alcatraz - Features Alcatraz and involves a compelling escape narrative.
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Centers on institutional life and personal rebellion against authority.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of behavioral control within an institutional setting.
- The Green Mile - Involves prison life with deep emotional and moral complexities.
- The Great Escape - Similar themes of planning and executing an escape from a prison.
- Prisoners - Deals with the dark side of human emotion and the impact of crime.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of betrayal and revenge set against a prison backdrop.
- The Life of David Gale - Focuses on death penalty and the moral questions surrounding it.
- American History X - Explores societal issues and the consequences of violence and hate.
- Cool Hand Luke - Portrays the struggle against oppressive authority in a prison.
- The Experiment - Examines psychological and moral dilemmas in a controlled environment.
- Life - A comedy-drama about life in prison and the friendship that develops.
- The Escapists - Involves plans for escape and the bonds formed among inmates.
- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - Involves themes of imprisonment and battles against authority.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Explores the prison justice system and moral consequences of actions.
- The Dark Knight - Features complex characters and moral dilemmas, including imprisonment.
- Les Misérables - A narrative about redemption, justice, and the struggle against oppression.
- 12 Angry Men - Delves into justice and moral challenges faced by individuals.
- The Fugitive - Involves themes of innocence and the fight against wrongful imprisonment.
- The Hurricane - A biographical drama about an innocent man fighting against a corrupt system.
- Shutter Island - Psychological drama centered around a mental institution with dark secrets.
- Birdman - Explores themes of identity, ego, and relationships within a confined space.
- Prison Break - TV series focused on escaping prison and the complex relationships between inmates.
- Oz - A gritty depiction of life in a maximum-security prison.
- Wentworth - Australian drama series about the lives of women in prison.
- Orange Is the New Black - Explores life in a women's prison with emotional depth and complex characters.
- The Night Of - Delves into the complexities of a criminal case and its consequences.
- Mindhunter - Involves psychological exploration of criminals and their behaviors.
- American Crime - Focuses on the impact of crime on individuals and society.
- Breaking Bad - Explores the moral decline of a character involved in crime.
- Happy Valley - A gripping drama that explores crime, law enforcement, and emotional struggles.
- The Wire - A profound look at crime and its ramifications within society.
- Better Call Saul - Explores the moral complexities faced by a lawyer in the criminal justice system.
- Sons of Anarchy - Involves complex characters navigating the criminal underworld.
- Narcos - A gripping look at the drug trade and its associated crime and justice issues.
- The Sopranos - A deep dive into crime, family, and the impact of choices on life.
- The Bridge - Explores crime and its effects across borders and societies.
- Mindhunter - Delves into the psychology of crime and the development of criminal profiles.
- Dexter - A complex character leading a double life, exploring morality and justice.
- Boardwalk Empire - Focuses on crime and the consequences of choices in a historical context.
Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:23:45
Type
Movies, TV Series
Genre
All
SubGenres
All
Country
All
Year
All
Sort
Last Updated
Order
Desc
| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
|
1995 | United States of America | Crime | 102501 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
|
1979 | United States of America | Action | 149121 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
|
1975 | United States of America | Drama | 1082480 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
|
1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
|
1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
|
1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
|
2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
|
2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
|
2003 | Germany | Crime | 127005 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
|
1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
|
1967 | United States of America | Crime | 190219 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 13 |
|
2001 | Germany | Drama | 96493 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
|
2017 | United States of America | Horror | 258018 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
|
2008 | Mystery | 8 | 8.8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 16 | 2007 | Canada | Adventure | 51415 | 3.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 | |
| 17 |
|
2009 | United Kingdom | Drama | 323648 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
|
2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 2907970 | 9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
|
2012 | United Kingdom | Drama | 348396 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
|
1957 | United States of America | Crime | 878567 | 9 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 21 |
|
1993 | United States of America | Action | 322755 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
|
1999 | United States of America | Biography | 103191 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1480590 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
|
2005 | United States of America | Action | 588002 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 25 |
|
1997 | United States of America | Crime | 108022 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 26 |
|
2013 | Australia | Crime | 25006 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
|
2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 |
|
2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 29 |
|
2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 30 |
|
2015 | United States of America | Crime | 10185 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 31 |
|
2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
|
2014 | United Kingdom | Crime | 65877 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
|
2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
|
2015 | United States of America | Crime | 668297 | 9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 35 |
|
2008 | United States of America | Crime | 328062 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
|
2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 37 |
|
1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 38 |
|
2011 | Denmark | Crime | 77731 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 39 |
|
2006 | United States of America | Crime | 784912 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 40 |
|
2010 | United States of America | Crime | 205091 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
